Festival of Games: A Holiday Shopping & Gaming Event

Cradle-Con and Long Island Retro Gaming Expo are proud to present Festival of Games – a holiday-themed extravaganza of shopping and gaming experiences.

Join us on Saturday, December 13th, and Sunday, December 14th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and shop a variety of local small businesses for retro video games, toys, comics, and collectibles, and enjoy a slew of unique retro gaming experiences. Admission includes free unlimited gameplay on over 60 arcade classics, plus dozens of retro gaming consoles and holiday-themed games.

• Tickets: $15-$65
• Arcade and Console Games
• Interactive Workshops
• Table-top and Board Games
• Pop Culture Merch Vendors - Supporting local businesses in the community
• And did we mention FREE Parking?!!

Tickets available through Festival of Games

Please note: Library Museum Passes are not eligible for admission.

About Cradle Con
Cradle Con: A Comic, Collectibles, and Pop Culture Con. Cradle-Con is the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s non-profit, comic, collectible, and pop culture convention, built by fans, for fans. More details here...

About Long Island Retro Gaming Expo
Long Island Retro Gaming Expo (LI Retro): The largest gaming exhibitor in New York hosts the North East's premier retro-centric convention where gamers can experience the joy and history of video games in an environment that encapsulates the golden eras of gaming re-imagined for today's player. Held annually every August at The Cradle of Aviation, LI Retro hosts hundreds of unique gaming experiences, exclusive exhibits, engaging panels, live performances, and more. More details here...

About Long Island Table Top Gaming Expo
Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo (LI Tabletop) grew out of the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo to give tabletop fans the space and spotlight they deserve. Now a standalone, premier convention at the Cradle of Aviation, LI Tabletop brings together board games, card games, and miniatures with learn-to-play areas, open gaming, vendors, and engaging panels—all in a friendly, welcoming setting for gamers, families, and newcomers alike.